How crowdfunding has emerged as a major funding source for NGOs, helping the underprivileged in recent years?
- Sneha Padmanaban Mark Dharmani , a fisherman's son born with dwarfism known as "Achondroplasia," is now an international para-badminton player and World No. 3 in Men's doubles and Mixed doubles. Along with his sheer courage and endurance, the concept of crowdfunding enabled him to overcome society's prejudice towards people with disabilities. During the early stages of his career, he did not have sufficient resources to fund his coaching, travel, etc. It was the crowdfunding campaign on "Fuel A Dream" that helped him raise more than Rs 8 lakh, which garnered him publicity through print and social media. The "can't-put-me-down" attitude he exhibited inspired many, leading to an invitation to give a TED talk in Hyderabad. He did a television commercial for Brooke Bond and was also selected for ASIAD. Crowdfunding has made a significant impact on lives around the world. As a result, patients can focus on their recovery and not on the hospit...